Bed-pan



(No Model.) A, v. ANDREWS. v

BED PAN.

Patented May 31, 1887 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE AMELIA V. ANDREI/VS, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

BED-PAN.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent Ne. 364,078, dated May 31,1887.

4 Application filed August 9, 1866. Serial No. 2l0,427. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, AMELIA V. ANDREWS, a citizen of the United States, residing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have invented an Improved Bed-Pan, of which the following is a specification.

The object of my invention is to so construct a bed-pan as to provide for the ready emptying and cleansing of the same, and to permit the free manipulation of a syringe without disturbing the patient.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure lis a perspective view of a bed-pan constructed in accordance with my invention; Fig. 2, a plan view of the same; Fig. 3, a longitudinal section on the line 1 2, Fig. 2; and Fig. 4, a transverse section on the line 3 4, Fig. 2. A is the base of the pan; B B, the opposite tapering side walls of the same, merging into the rounded rear wall, D; and E, the top of the pan, which extends rearward for some distance from the front or contracted end, a. So far as regards this covered front end, my improved bed-pan is substantially similar to those in common use, the incline being rather steeper than usual, so as to provide more space at the mouth b of this portion of the pan. l

My invention relates,mainly, to the construction of the rear portion of the pan, which is in the form of a scoop, the sides and rear walls of the pan being straight, and being free from any internal rib or shoulder at the top. In other words, the rear portion of the opening is of the full size of the pan, so that on 'inverting the pan the contents of the same can be discharged Without difficulty through the top opening, and provision is afforded for the ready and thorough washing out of the interior of the pan.

necessary to apply a wash or lotion.

In the rear wall, D, of the pan, some distance below the top of the same, is an opening, d, for the insertion of a syringe when injections are to be given, or when it becomes This opening permits the free manipulation of the syringe, the discharge end of which can be dropped into the pan, if necessary, so that there will be no risk of soiling the bedclothing by the liquid used for injecting or washing purposes. The opening-d is above the level of the covered front portion of the pan, so that overflow through the opening is prevented, as the liquid contents of the pan never rise to the level of said opening; hence the latter can be allowed to remain unshielded, a much freer manipulation of the syringe being thereby permitted than when the pan has a pipe in place of the opening, or when the. latter is partially obstructed by a shield to prevent overflow.

My improved bed-pan may be made of earthenware, porcelain, hard rubber, or other material, such as is now used for the purpose.

I claim as my invention A bed-pan having an inclined top with covered front, top opening without internal ribs or shoulders around the mouth, and rear wall with syringe-opening above the level of the covered front of the pan, said opening being without external tube or shield, all substantially as specified.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence-of two subscribing witnesses.

AMELIA V. ANDREWS.

Witnesses: V

JOSEPH H. KLEIN, HARRY SMITH. 

